FILIPINO


Meaning of FILIPINO in English

I. ˌfiləˈpē(ˌ)nō noun

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: Spanish, adjective & noun, from ( Islas ) Filipinas Philippine islands

1. : a native of the Philippine islands ; specifically : a member of a Christianized Philippine people as distinguished from a member of a people predominantly pagan or Muslim

2. : a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines

II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Spanish

1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Filipinos

2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Philippines : philippine

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